Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Part-Time: 20–25 hours per week

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Northampton

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10 Recruitment is currently supporting a valued client in the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy and fast-paced accounts team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a collaborative finance environment, ensuring supplier accounts are managed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong working relationships.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for invoice processing, supplier queries, reconciliations, and payment runs.

Key Responsibilities

* Accurately post supplier invoices onto the finance system, ensuring correct matching to purchase orders

* Investigate and resolve discrepancies with the buying department where required

* Communicate with suppliers via telephone and email in a professional manner

* Set up and maintain new supplier accounts

* Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring all invoices are received and chasing missing documentation

* Prepare monthly payment spreadsheets

* Assist with the preparation and processing of BACS payment runs (3 per month)

* Support the wider finance team with general duties

Key Skills & Experience Required

* Minimum 1 year experience in an Accounts Payable role (preferred)

* Familiarity with invoice processing and supplier reconciliation processes

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail

* Ability to work effectively as part of a team

* Confident handling supplier and internal queries

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now